4 Days

Best 4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

From $1,219

Itinerary

Start the trek early in the morning from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and then to the town of Ollantaytambo. From there, drive to the trailhead at km 82 and start the hike to Wayllabamba. You will cross the Vilcanota River and pass through the small town of Miskay before arriving at your first campsite.

Today is the most challenging day of the trek as you climb to the highest point of the trail, the Warmiwañusca Pass at 13,780 feet (4,200 m). After reaching the pass, descend to the Pacaymayo Valley for your second campsite.

This day is a mix of both uphill and downhill hiking as you make your way towards the Wiñay Wayna campsite. Along the way, you will pass through the Runkurakay ruins and the Sayacmarca Inca complex.

Start the day early with a hike to Intipunku, also known as the Sun Gate, where you can witness the sunrise over Machu Picchu. After exploring the ruins with your guide, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco.
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Elegant dining area with tables and modern bar at Hilton Lima Miraflores.

Hilton Lima Miraflores

Luxury

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.2 / Magnificent
Av La Paz 1099 Miraflores Lima Peru
Pullman Miraflores

Pullman Lima Miraflores

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  • Trip Advisor: 4.7 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.4 / Exceptional
Calle Juan Fanning 515 Miraflores Lima Peru
Casa Andina Standard Benavides

Casa Andina Standard Benavides

Comfort

  • Trip Advisor: 4.3 / Very Good
  • Expedia: 8.8 / Excellent
Av Benavides 430 Miraflores Lima Peru
Paracas Luxury Collection Hotel with beachfront views and upscale amenities.

Paracas a Luxury Collection Resort

Luxury

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.4 / Exceptional
Av Paracas 173 Paracas Ica
Aranwa Paracas hotel pool with modern beachfront accommodations.

Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa

Luxury

  • Trip Advisor: 4.0 / Very Good
  • Expedia: 8.4 / Very Good
El Chaco La Puntilla lote C Paracas Pisco Ica Peru
Casa Andina Select Paracas

Casa Andina Select Paracas

Comfort

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 8.2 / Very Good
Km 185 Autopista Pisco Nuevo Paracas Peru
Central courtyard of Palacio del Inka with fountain, blue doors, and hanging plants.

Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Luxury

  • Trip Advisor: 5.0 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.6 / Magnificent
Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259 Centro Historico Cusco Peru
Casa Andina Premium hotel with elegant architecture and modern amenities.

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

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  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.0 / Magnificent
Plazoleta Limacpampa Chico 473 Centro Historico Cusco Peru
Interior view of Hotel Union with a beautiful dinning yard.

Hotel Union

Comfort

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.0 / Magnificent
Calle Union 189 Centro Historico Cusco Peru
Luxury hotel building illuminated at night, surrounded by mountains.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Luxury

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 9.2 / Magnificent
Avenida Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3 Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu
El Mapi by Inkaterra

El Mapi by Inkaterra

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  • Trip Advisor: 4.0 / Very Good
  • Expedia: 9.0 / Magnificent
Av Pachacutec 109 Aguas Calientes
Exterior view of Casa Andina Standard hotel in Machu Picchu town with modern amenities.

Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu

Comfort

  • Trip Advisor: 4.5 / Excellent
  • Expedia: 8.6 / Excellent
Av Imperio de los Incas E-34 Aguas Calientes

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